Best Time to Visit Windhoek for City Trip – May Scores 100/100

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City Trips Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, August, September

Avoid

January, December

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Weather

13°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Windhoek for a city trip is May, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Windhoek, May, August, September score highest on this page; January and November rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Windhoek

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	74	11.9	37%	shoulder
February	77Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	84	11.1	44%	shoulder
March	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	81	10.2	48%	shoulder
April	99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	25	4.9	43%	dry
May	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	4	1.9	35%	dry
June	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	20°	1	0.8	32%	dry
July	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	21°	0	0	29%	dry
August	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	23°	1	0.6	23%	dry
September	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	4	1.4	19%	dry
October	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	30°	10	3.7	23%	dry
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	19	5.6	27%	dry
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	35	8.1	30%	dry

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Windhoek

When is the best time to visit Windhoek for city trips?

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May, August, September score highest for city trips in Windhoek. The top month scores 100/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Windhoek?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Windhoek. Conditions still vary by monthly score, so use the table below rather than assuming every month works the same for city trips.